Sands Through the Hour Glass: Wage and Hour Update

April 14 2016

Summary of Program

Unfortunately, both single-plaintiff and class-action wage and hour lawsuits continue to plague California employers. Often employers are sued because of technical violations that occur simply because the employer is unaware of its legal obligations. In addition, the ever increasing number of claims filed with the Department of Labor and California Labor Commissioner for unpaid overtime, and the increasing number of wage and hour class action lawsuits, highlight the importance of correctly classifying employees as exempt or non-exempt.

This seminar will discuss the nuts and bolts of wage and hour compliance. In addition, this seminar will help employers and HR professionals gain a more thorough understanding of the various exemptions available under California law and learn how to conduct a legally strong exemption analysis.

Program Highlights

“Actual hours worked” and problems with “off the clock” work.

What is and is not included in the “regular rate” of pay?

AB 1513 piece-rate compensation.

Reporting time pay/split shift premiums.

Are you “providing” a meal period to your employees?

If your answer is “No” because you have an “on duty” meal period agreement with your employees – Is it valid?

If your answer is “No” because the Brinker case says you don’t have to – You’re in for some surprises.

“Flex-time,” “make-up time,” and “alternative work” schedules.

PAGA Claims/Class Claims

What actually needs to be on the pay stub.

Employee Classifications

A discussion of the exemptions available.

Checklists for determining if your employees are exempt.

How to conduct a self-audit to ensure that employees are properly classified.

What to do if your employees have been misclassified.

What are the courts saying – highlights of recent decisions regarding wage and hour issues in California.